Alicante,Costa Blanca,Spain » Entertainment » Beaches

The city of Alicante does not have a harsh climate and is therefore perfect for a sun and sea vacation. The beaches are full of life throughout the year. One can enjoy long sandy beaches or isolated bays, if you want to have some peace around you. The coast of Alicante and Costa Blanca owe its name to the beaches stretching for several kilometres that attract many tourists.

San Juan Beach

This is one of Alicante’s busiest beaches. During the summer months it is packed with sun loving tourists soaking up the rays and enjoying the water sport activities on offer. If you are looking for a quiet and undisturbed beach then this is better left to the off peak season. Stretching as long as 7 kms in length, the width of the beach spreads to about 85 meters and there is plenty of entertainment on offer. Towards the end of the beach there are bars, cafes and restaurants catering for all the visitors’ refreshment needs. Furthermore, known to be one of the finest beaches in Spain it also features an 18 hole golf course which is great if you are looking to do something different. Alicante makes sure that efficient services are offered to the tourists visiting the beach, such as clean toilets, watchtowers, a Red Cross post, tourist information, water sports equipment and special aid for the handicapped. The beach is easily accessible by car, bus or railway.

Explanada d'Espanya

Explanada d’Espanya is an extending part of the yacht harbour, and it includes a promenade of mosaic sidewalks under the palms. All the boulevards are clean and lined with unlimited shopping options which attract many locals, as well as tourists.

Saladares - Urbanova Beach

This is one of the longest beaches on Alicante’s southern coastline, taking up a considerable length of 16000 meters and 50 meters in width. This is located in the residential part and therefore does not attract many large crowds which is good if you want to go somewhere to relax peacefully. There are many services for tourists, such as beach patrol with lifeguards and watchtowers, toilets, foot showers and parking facilities. It has also been awarded with the Blue Flag by the European Union.

Isla de Tabarca

Tabarca is located off the Cabo de Santa Pola at a distance of 11 nautical miles from the city of Alicante. This is the only inhabited island in the Autonomous Community of Valencia. The main beach on the island, Levante Beach, is approximately 250m in length. The waters surrounding the island have been officially declared a Mediterranean marine nature reserve. The biggest attraction is the transparent and quality of the sea water. The beach patrol and lifeguard services are operational during Easter and between the 1st July and the 15th September.

Albufereta Beach

To the northwest of Alicante lies the Albufereta Beach. Located in a residential area, it is flocked by many tourists during the summer season. Beach services are available only for the Holy Week and during the peak season of summer. Services include lifeguards, Red Cross post, watchtower, foot showers, toilets and parking facilities. The beach is easily accessible by car via the A-190 road, by bus or by train. Another nearby attraction that is noteworthy is the Almadraba Beach.

Almadraba Beach

The easiest way to get from Alicante to this beautiful beach is by car via the A-190 road known as the carretera de la cantera, or by bus or by trenet (narrow-gauge railway) or tram.

It is smaller in size than the other beaches; the residents of the surrounding complexes use it. Almadraba offers the perfect environment for water sports enthusiasts or those preferring a gentle swim.

The coves of Cabo de las Huertas

The coves of Cabo de las Huertas beach lie between the coasts of San Juan and Albufereta. Located in a residential, peaceful area, the coves are a must see. Diving is possible in most of the coves but the rockier coves of Cala de los Judios and Cala Cantelalares are more suitable and interesting. The beach is accessible by both car and bus. Furthermore, there are two nudist coves called the Cala Cantalalares and Cales Palmera for those that want an all over body tan!

Postiguet Beach

This is not only surrounded with palm trees making it look outstandingly beautiful but it is also located at the foot of the magnificent Castillo de Santa Barbara. Located right in the city centre, it is a great attraction for tourists who are especially impressed by the stretch of golden sand and crystal clear waters. The beach is cleaned daily and there are many forms of public transport such as buses and trams that offer routes to the beach. A strip of beach named Playa del Cocó had been recovered during development work near the coastal railway that runs between Alicante and Denia

Playa del Cocó

This beach is one of the smaller beaches along Alicante’s coastline. It is said to be the place where the city’s fishermen used to land their catch. There is also a peaceful harbour where you can admire the sea and be in total tranquillity.